Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is chestnut and very short. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tan tunic with red highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 pp. Malachite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aelar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Aelar hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1200 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).